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VR games are immersive and exhausting, you kinda have to be “in the mood” for one, and it kinda works mostly if you’re living alone, as its just very socially a

by seer 3y ago

VR games are immersive and exhausting, you kinda have to be “in the mood” for one, and it kinda works mostly if you’re living alone, as its just very socially awkward to do your vr thing while someone else is in the room. I think that’s mostly because you are doing something physical (interesting) but nobody else is allowed to participate. Which can feel kinda rude. Compare that to normal games which you can “relax to” at the end of your work day. I love playing beat saber myself, one of the more “casual” games, but its always been weird with people around. Its not a coincidence that the apple vision pitch was mostly “this is the best HD screen that you’ve seen you just put it on your head” with a lot less movement emphasis, and I think it has a bigger chance of “taking off” than the current gen of vr, hopefully.

andybak 3y ago
I generally don't play games with someone else in the room because it feels a bit rude. I don't tend to hang out with people that want to watch someone else play a game. Is that an age thing? I might use VR when someone else is in the house however. That's different.
- yreg 3y ago
  Depends on why someone is in the room, right? Having friends over, ignoring them and playing a game sounds rude, unless they are into it. But even then, it would be more polite to let the guests play and the host watch. Sharing a flat with a roommate and playing a game while they do their own thing in the same room is certainly not rude.
yreg 3y ago
During parties at my place my guests used to often play BeatSaber on HTC Vive. The video is mirrored to a TV screen at the table, audio is on. Colored smart lights connected to the tv provide mood lighting and react to what's happening in the game. We talk, drink, etc. and watch the person play in the background. Of course players swap and compete against each other (there is an arcade mode for that).
wkat4242 3y ago
> I think that’s mostly because you are doing something physical (interesting) but nobody else is allowed to participate. Which can feel kinda rude. That's a good point but it's just a limitation with current-gen tech. There's already headsets that can 'see' other players and incorporate them into the experience. Like the HTC Vive Focus 3. This is why those are used a lot for interactive experiences at trade shows etc. They are much more suitable than an Oculus Quest. Sharing on an external screen (on a quest you can easily stream the output to any chromecast) is something I also do when I'm giving demonstrations.
accrual 3y ago
I concur. My experience with VR dropped off as soon as my partner moved in. It was my digital tether to another world and it just doesn't feel right to do if you not alone, since for me (exclusively playing VRChat), you're socializing with a bunch of people in an open room and it just doesn't feel right with others around.
WeylandYutani 3y ago
VR is good for short sessions but "real" gamers play for hours. This is why most VR games are casual and gimmicky affairs that remind me of Wii Sports. Completely different audiences.

by seer 3y ago

andybak 3y ago

I generally don't play games with someone else in the room because it feels a bit rude. I don't tend to hang out with people that want to watch someone else play a game. Is that an age thing? I might use VR when someone else is in the house however. That's different.

yreg 3y ago
Depends on why someone is in the room, right? Having friends over, ignoring them and playing a game sounds rude, unless they are into it. But even then, it would be more polite to let the guests play and the host watch. Sharing a flat with a roommate and playing a game while they do their own thing in the same room is certainly not rude.

yreg 3y ago

During parties at my place my guests used to often play BeatSaber on HTC Vive. The video is mirrored to a TV screen at the table, audio is on. Colored smart lights connected to the tv provide mood lighting and react to what's happening in the game. We talk, drink, etc. and watch the person play in the background. Of course players swap and compete against each other (there is an arcade mode for that).

wkat4242 3y ago

> I think that’s mostly because you are doing something physical (interesting) but nobody else is allowed to participate. Which can feel kinda rude. That's a good point but it's just a limitation with current-gen tech. There's already headsets that can 'see' other players and incorporate them into the experience. Like the HTC Vive Focus 3. This is why those are used a lot for interactive experiences at trade shows etc. They are much more suitable than an Oculus Quest. Sharing on an external screen (on a quest you can easily stream the output to any chromecast) is something I also do when I'm giving demonstrations.

accrual 3y ago

I concur. My experience with VR dropped off as soon as my partner moved in. It was my digital tether to another world and it just doesn't feel right to do if you not alone, since for me (exclusively playing VRChat), you're socializing with a bunch of people in an open room and it just doesn't feel right with others around.

WeylandYutani 3y ago

VR is good for short sessions but "real" gamers play for hours. This is why most VR games are casual and gimmicky affairs that remind me of Wii Sports. Completely different audiences.